Eight people were arrested after a fight broke out in Hickman High School’s main office Tuesday morning. Those arrested included students from Douglass and Hickman high schools and adults who do not attend either, said Columbia police Sgt. Eric White.

A second person who has represented Columbia in Missouri’s legislature has joined the campaign for the 9th Congressional District. Ken Jacob, a former member of the Missouri House and Senate, said he has opened an exploratory committee with every intention of entering the race.

Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder signed a bill on Tuesday that allots nearly $31.2 million to assist in needed construction at the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center and Medical Education Center at MU. Kinder also designated about $15 million for the University of Missouri-Kansas City for a new state-of-the-art pharmacy and nursing building.

For several years, the show choirs at Rock Bridge High School have raised money to give to people and charities. They’re back at it this year, with the proceeds of a performance Friday going to Rainbow House, an emergency crisis center for abused or neglected children.